Easy-to-clean visual graMethod for remotely shutting down downhole unit of rotary steering system from groundin monitoring device

ABSTRACT

A method for remotely shutting down a downhole unit of a rotary steering system from ground includes steps of: a: calculating a pressure difference P 1  between a front end and a rear end of the drill water hole; b: calculating an extension loss ΔP; c: calculating a pressure P 2  at the riser after turning on the downlink device; d: calculating an opening area S 1  of the throttle valve of the downlink device; and e: adjusting the throttle valve to a calculated opening degree; automatically targeting the function block that needs to be cut off according to a flow change detected downhole, and shutting down the downhole unit. The method can realize self-protection and continuous operation of the entire rotary steering system, reduce frequency of inspection that needs to pull back the drill when the rotary steering system is abnormal, improve drilling efficiency, and reduce costs.

BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a technical field of oil drilling, andmore particularly to a method for remotely shutting down a downhole unitof a rotary steering system from ground.

Description of Related Arts

The downlink device of the rotary steering system is the key componentto control downhole from the ground. The implementation principle isthat the mud displacement entering the well can be changed by divertinga certain proportion of drilling fluid in the riser, thereby sendingground command to the downhole rotary steering tool. Since the rotarysteering tool is energized by a turbine generator, the mud displacemententering the well cannot be too small, otherwise the downhole energysupply will be affected. Therefore, the diverting flow of the downlinkdevice needs to be precisely controlled, which is conventionallyadjusted by experience, leading to problems such as long adjustment timeand low precision, thus lowering the time-effectiveness of commandissuance.

Chinese patent CN 203603892U, published on May 21, 2014, disclosed asemi-automatic ground control device and a signal analysis system for arotary steering system, including the ground control device and thesignal analysis system. The ground control device includes a riser fromwhich a diverting pipeline is extended. A stop valve, an on-off valve, aflow regulating valve and a flowmeter are installed in sequence in thediverting pipeline. The stop valve is used to open or close thediverting pipeline. The on-off valve is connected to a pneumatic controlmechanism, the pneumatic control mechanism is connected to a PLCcontroller, and the PLC controller is connected to a computer. The PLCcontroller is used to control the action of the pneumatic controlmechanism. The flow regulating valve is used to adjust the flow ratepassing through the valve. The signal analysis system is used to receiveand analyze a negative pulse signal generated by opening and closing theon-off valve.

The semi-automatic ground control device and the signal analysis systemfor the rotary steering system disclosed in the above patent can controlthe flow continuously and uninterruptedly, which is suitable for theharsh environment with fire and explosion, and has no jamming. However,when error occurs, it is necessary to pull back the drill forinspection, so it is impossible for the rotary steering system toperform self-protection and continuous operation, which affects thetime-effectiveness of drilling operations.

SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

To overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the presentinvention provides a method for remotely shutting down a downhole unitof a rotary steering system from ground. When error occurs in anyfunction block, the present invention can adjust a diverting flow of adownlink device according to a preset corresponding relationship betweenthe function block and the diverting flow, and automatically target thefunction block that needs to be cut off, so as to realizeself-protection and continuous operation of the entire rotary steeringsystem, reduce frequency of inspection that needs to pull back the drillwhen the rotary steering system is abnormal, improve drillingefficiency, and reduce costs.

Accordingly, in order to accomplish the above object, the presentinvention provides:

-   -   a method for remotely shutting down a downhole unit of a rotary        steering system from ground, comprising steps of:    -   a: setting a diversion ratio of a downlink device as k, an        equivalent area of a drill water hole as s, a total displacement        of a mud pump as Q, and a pressure of a riser before the        downlink device is turned on as P; calculating a pressure        difference P₁ between a front end and a rear end of the drill        water hole by a formula 1;

P ₁ =Q2ρ/2μ2s2   formula 1;

-   -   wherein Q is the total displacement of the mud pump, m²/s; μ is        a flow coefficient and μ=0.63; s is the equivalent area of the        drill water hole, m²; P₁ is the pressure difference between the        front end and the rear end of the drill water hole, Pa; and ρ is        fluid density, Kg/m³;    -   b: calculating an extension loss ΔP by a formula 2;

ΔP=P−P ₁   formula 2;

-   -   c: calculating a pressure P₂ at the riser after turning on the        downlink device by a formula 3;

P ₂ =ΔP+ρ(1−k)² Q ²/2μ² s ²   formula 3;

-   -   d: since a pressure drop of a throttle valve of the downlink        device is also P₂ according to a pressure balance relationship,        calculating an opening area S₁ of the throttle valve of the        downlink device by a formula 4;

$\begin{matrix}{{S_{1} = {{kQ}/\sqrt[\mu]{2{P_{2}/\rho}}}};} & {{formula}4}\end{matrix}$

and

-   -   e: adjusting the throttle valve to a calculated opening degree        according to a relationship between the opening degree and the        opening area S₁ of the throttle valve, so that a diverting flow        automatically reaches the set diversion ratio; providing a        cut-off circuit to each function block of the rotary steering        system; numbering each function block, and forming a preset        corresponding relationship between the function block and the        diverting flow of the downlink device, which is solidified in a        rotary steering tool control software; if any function block is        abnormal, adjusting the diverting flow of the downlink device        according to the preset corresponding relationship between the        function block and the diverting flow; automatically targeting        the function block that needs to be cut off according to a flow        change detected downhole, and shutting down the downhole unit.

In the step e, adjusting the throttle valve to the calculated openingdegree comprises specific steps of: calibrating indoors to form arelationship curve between the opening degree and the opening area; andobtaining a required opening degree based on the relationship curvebetween the opening degree and the opening area, as well as a requiredopening area of the throttle valve area corresponding to the diversionratio set in the previous step.

In the step e, the diverting flow automatically reaches the setdiversion ratio through specific steps of: after the downlink devicereceives the set diversion ratio, calculating a required opening area ofthe throttle valve of the downlink device according to a calculationformula, and then obtaining a required opening degree of the throttlevalve according to the relationship between the opening degree and theopening area S₁ of the throttle valve; according to a correspondingrelationship between the required opening degree of the throttle valveand an analog electrical signal, outputting a current signal, so as toreach the set diversion ratio through automatic adjustment of thethrottle valve of the downlink device.

In the step e, forming the preset corresponding relationship between thefunction block and the diverting flow comprises specific steps of:presetting 9 function blocks, and installing a controllable diode oneach of the 9 function blocks; using three flows of 10%, 15% and 20%with different durations to represent the 9 function blocks; wherein the10% diverting flow lasting for 2 s means to shut down a 1# functionblock; the 10% diverting flow lasting for 4 s means to shut down a 2#function block; the 10% diverting flow lasting for 6 s means to shutdown a 3# function block; the 15% diverting flow lasting for 2 s meansto shut down a 4# function block; the 15% diverting flow lasting for 4 smeans to shut down a 5# function block; the 15% diverting flow lastingfor 6 s means to shut down a 6# function block; the 20% diverting flowlasting for 2 s means to shut down a 7# function block; the 20%diverting flow lasting for 4 s means to shut down a 8# function block;and the 20% diverting flow lasting for 6 s means to shut down a 9#function block.

In the step e, shutting down the downhole unit comprises specific stepsof: since the rotary steering system comprises a downhole mud turbinegenerator and a voltage frequency changes accordingly when a mud flowthrough the downhole mud turbine generator changes, detecting a voltagefrequency change by a rotary steering control module, so as to obtain amud flow change; detecting a size of the diverting flow downhole andcombining with an inherent coding method to complete identification of adownlink command; after receiving a shutdown command, setting acontrollable diode of a corresponding function block to a cut-off state.

Basic principle of the present invention is as follows:

The downlink device of the rotary steering system is a component thatrealizes the ground control of the downhole rotary steering tool. Themud displacement entering the well can be changed by diverting a certainproportion of drilling fluid in the riser, thereby sending groundcommand to the downhole rotary steering tool. The front end of thethrottle valve and the riser are the same pressure system, sharing thesame pressure. Based on the pressure balance and the relationshipbetween flow and pressure, it can be assumed that the diversion ratio ofthe downlink device is k, the equivalent area of the drill water hole iss, the total discharge of the mud pump is Q, and the pressure of theriser before the downlink device is turned on is P. The pressuredifference P₁ between the front end and the rear end of the drill waterhole, the extension loss ΔP, the pressure P₂ at the riser after turningon the downlink device, and the opening area S₁ of the throttle valve ofthe downlink device are calculated to obtain an accurate diversionalgorithm of the downlink device.

Then, according to the relationship between the opening degree of thethrottle valve and the opening area S₁ of the throttle valve, thethrottle valve is adjusted to the calculated opening degree, so that thediverting flow automatically reaches the set diversion ratio. Thecut-off circuit is provided to each function block of the rotarysteering system. Each function block is numbered to form a presetcorresponding relationship between the function block and the divertingflow of the downlink device, which is solidified in the rotary steeringtool control software. If any function block is abnormal, the divertingflow of the downlink device can be adjusted according to the presetcorresponding relationship between the function block and the divertingflow, thereby automatically targeting the function block that needs tobe cut off according to a flow change detected downhole. As a result,the downhole unit of the rotary steering system is remotely shut downfrom the ground, so as to ensure the normal operation of the system.

The beneficial effects of the present invention are mainly as follows:

1. According to the present invention, since the front end of thethrottle valve and the riser are the same pressure system, the pressuresof the two are the same. Based on the pressure balance and therelationship between flow and pressure, it can be assumed that thediversion ratio of the downlink device is k, the equivalent area of thedrill water hole is s, the total discharge of the mud pump is Q, and thepressure of the riser before the downlink device is turned on is P. Thepressure difference P₁ between the front end and the rear end of thedrill water hole, the extension loss ΔP, the pressure P₂ at the riserafter turning on the downlink device, and the opening area S₁ of thethrottle valve of the downlink device are calculated to obtain anaccurate diversion algorithm of the downlink device. Compared with theprior art, if any function block is abnormal, the diverting flow of thedownlink device can be adjusted according to the preset correspondingrelationship between the function block and the diverting flow, therebyautomatically targeting the function block that needs to be cut offaccording to a flow change detected downhole, so as to realizeself-protection and continuous operation of the entire rotary steeringsystem, reduce frequency of inspection that needs to pull back the drillwhen the rotary steering system is abnormal, improve drillingefficiency, and reduce costs.

2. According to the present invention, since it is possible to adjustthe diverting flow of the downlink device through the presetcorresponding relationship between the function block and the divertingflow, when error occurs in a certain function block, that function blockcan be automatically targeted, and a command to shut down that functionblock will be issued through the downlink device, thereby avoidingaffecting the operation of the whole system due to the error of thecertain function block. The pertinence is strong.

3. According to the present invention, since the total mud displacementof the mud pump is constant during the drilling process of one layersection, the change of the mud flow reflects the diverting flow of thedownlink device. Therefore, it is possible to represent differentcommands by the size and duration of the diverting flow, which forms theinherent coding method. The rotary steering system detects the size ofthe diverting flow downhole, and combines with the inherent codingmethod to complete the identification of the downlink command, which iseasy to operate.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Embodiment 1

A method for remotely shutting down a downhole unit of a rotary steeringsystem from ground is provided, comprising steps of:

-   -   a: setting a diversion ratio of a downlink device as k, an        equivalent area of a drill water hole as s, a total displacement        of a mud pump as Q, and a pressure of a riser before the        downlink device is turned on as P; calculating a pressure        difference P₁ between a front end and a rear end of the drill        water hole by a formula 1;

P ₁ =Q2ρ/2μ2s2   formula 1;

-   -   wherein Q is the total displacement of the mud pump, m²/s; μ is        a flow coefficient and μ=0.63; s is the equivalent area of the        drill water hole, m²; P₁ is the pressure difference between the        front end and the rear end of the drill water hole, Pa; and ρ is        fluid density, Kg/m²;    -   b: calculating an extension loss ΔP by a formula 2;

ΔP=P−P ₁   formula 2;

-   -   c: calculating a pressure P₂ at the riser after turning on the        downlink device by a formula 3;

P ₂ =ΔP+ρ(1−k)² Q ²/2μ² s ²   formula 3;

-   -   d: since a pressure drop of a throttle valve of the downlink        device is also P₂ according to a pressure balance relationship,        calculating an opening area S₁ of the throttle valve of the        downlink device by a formula 4;

$\begin{matrix}{{S_{1} = {{kQ}/\sqrt[\mu]{2{P_{2}/\rho}}}};} & {{formula}4}\end{matrix}$

and

-   -   e: adjusting the throttle valve to a calculated opening degree        according to a relationship between the opening degree and the        opening area S₁ of the throttle valve, so that a diverting flow        automatically reaches the set diversion ratio; providing a        cut-off circuit to each function block of the rotary steering        system; numbering each function block, and forming a preset        corresponding relationship between the function block and the        diverting flow of the downlink device, which is solidified in a        rotary steering tool control software; if any function block is        abnormal, adjusting the diverting flow of the downlink device        according to the preset corresponding relationship between the        function block and the diverting flow; automatically targeting        the function block that needs to be cut off according to a flow        change detected downhole, and shutting down the downhole unit.

Since the front end of the throttle valve and the riser are the samepressure system, the pressures of the two are the same. Based on thepressure balance and the relationship between flow and pressure, it canbe assumed that the diversion ratio of the downlink device is k, theequivalent area of the drill water hole is s, the total discharge of themud pump is Q, and the pressure of the riser before the downlink deviceis turned on is P. The pressure difference P₁ between the front end andthe rear end of the drill water hole, the extension loss ΔP, thepressure P₂ at the riser after turning on the downlink device, and theopening area S₁ of the throttle valve of the downlink device arecalculated to obtain an accurate diversion algorithm of the downlinkdevice. Compared with the prior art, if any function block is abnormal,the diverting flow of the downlink device can be adjusted according tothe preset corresponding relationship between the function block and thediverting flow, thereby automatically targeting the function block thatneeds to be cut off according to a flow change detected downhole, so asto realize self-protection and continuous operation of the entire rotarysteering system, reduce frequency of inspection that needs to pull backthe drill when the rotary steering system is abnormal, improve drillingefficiency, and reduce costs.

Embodiment 2

A method for remotely shutting down a downhole unit of a rotary steeringsystem from ground is provided, comprising steps of:

-   -   a: setting a diversion ratio of a downlink device as k, an        equivalent area of a drill water hole as s, a total displacement        of a mud pump as Q, and a pressure of a riser before the        downlink device is turned on as P; calculating a pressure        difference P₁ between a front end and a rear end of the drill        water hole by a formula 1;

P ₁ =Q2ρ/2μ2s2   formula 1;

wherein Q is the total displacement of the mud pump, m²/s; μ is a flowcoefficient and μ=0.63; s is the equivalent area of the drill waterhole, m²; P₁ is the pressure difference between the front end and therear end of the drill water hole, Pa; and ρ is fluid density, Kg/m³;

-   -   b: calculating an extension loss ΔP by a formula 2;

ΔP=P−P ₁   formula 2;

-   -   c: calculating a pressure P₂ at the riser after turning on the        downlink device by a formula 3;

P ₂ =ΔP+ρ(1−k)² Q ²/2μ² s ²   formula 3;

-   -   d: since a pressure drop of a throttle valve of the downlink        device is also P₂ according to a pressure balance relationship,        calculating an opening area S₁ of the throttle valve of the        downlink device by a formula 4;

$\begin{matrix}{{S_{1} = {{kQ}/\sqrt[\mu]{2{P_{2}/\rho}}}};} & {{formula}4}\end{matrix}$

and

-   -   e: adjusting the throttle valve to a calculated opening degree        according to a relationship between the opening degree and the        opening area S₁ of the throttle valve, so that a diverting flow        automatically reaches the set diversion ratio; providing a        cut-off circuit to each function block of the rotary steering        system; numbering each function block, and forming a preset        corresponding relationship between the function block and the        diverting flow of the downlink device, which is solidified in a        rotary steering tool control software; if any function block is        abnormal, adjusting the diverting flow of the downlink device        according to the preset corresponding relationship between the        function block and the diverting flow; automatically targeting        the function block that needs to be cut off according to a flow        change detected downhole, and shutting down the downhole unit.

In the step e, adjusting the throttle valve to the calculated openingdegree comprises specific steps of: calibrating indoors to form arelationship curve between the opening degree and the opening area; andobtaining a required opening degree based on the relationship curvebetween the opening degree and the opening area, as well as a requiredopening area of the throttle valve area corresponding to the diversionratio set in the previous step.

Embodiment 3

A method for remotely shutting down a downhole unit of a rotary steeringsystem from ground is provided, comprising steps of:

-   -   a: setting a diversion ratio of a downlink device as k, an        equivalent area of a drill water hole as s, a total displacement        of a mud pump as Q, and a pressure of a riser before the        downlink device is turned on as P; calculating a pressure        difference P₁ between a front end and a rear end of the drill        water hole by a formula 1;

P ₁ =Q2ρ/2μ2s2   formula 1;

-   -   wherein Q is the total displacement of the mud pump, m²/s; μ is        a flow coefficient and μ=0.63; s is the equivalent area of the        drill water hole, m²; P₁ is the pressure difference between the        front end and the rear end of the drill water hole, Pa; and ρ is        fluid density, Kg/m²;    -   b: calculating an extension loss ΔP by a formula 2;

ΔP=P−P ₁   formula 2;

-   -   c: calculating a pressure P₂ at the riser after turning on the        downlink device by a formula 3;

P ₂ =ΔP+ρ(1−k)² Q ²/2μ² s ²   formula 3;

-   -   d: since a pressure drop of a throttle valve of the downlink        device is also P₂ according to a pressure balance relationship,        calculating an opening area S₁ of the throttle valve of the        downlink device by a formula 4;

$\begin{matrix}{{S_{1} = {{kQ}/\sqrt[\mu]{2{P_{2}/\rho}}}};} & {{formula}4}\end{matrix}$

and

-   -   e: adjusting the throttle valve to a calculated opening degree        according to a relationship between the opening degree and the        opening area S₁ of the throttle valve, so that a diverting flow        automatically reaches the set diversion ratio; providing a        cut-off circuit to each function block of the rotary steering        system; numbering each function block, and forming a preset        corresponding relationship between the function block and the        diverting flow of the downlink device, which is solidified in a        rotary steering tool control software; if any function block is        abnormal, adjusting the diverting flow of the downlink device        according to the preset corresponding relationship between the        function block and the diverting flow; automatically targeting        the function block that needs to be cut off according to a flow        change detected downhole, and shutting down the downhole unit.

In the step e, adjusting the throttle valve to the calculated openingdegree comprises specific steps of: calibrating indoors to form arelationship curve between the opening degree and the opening area; andobtaining a required opening degree based on the relationship curvebetween the opening degree and the opening area, as well as a requiredopening area of the throttle valve area corresponding to the diversionratio set in the previous step.

In the step e, the diverting flow automatically reaches the setdiversion ratio through specific steps of: after the downlink devicereceives the set diversion ratio, calculating a required opening area ofthe throttle valve of the downlink device according to a calculationformula, and then obtaining a required opening degree of the throttlevalve according to the relationship between the opening degree and theopening area S₁ of the throttle valve; according to a correspondingrelationship between the required opening degree of the throttle valveand an analog electrical signal, outputting a current signal, so as toreach the set diversion ratio through automatic adjustment of thethrottle valve of the downlink device.

Since it is possible to adjust the diverting flow of the downlink devicethrough the preset corresponding relationship between the function blockand the diverting flow, when error occurs in a certain function block,that function block can be automatically targeted, and a command to shutdown that function block will be issued through the downlink device,thereby avoiding affecting the operation of the whole system due to theerror of the certain function block. The pertinence is strong.

Embodiment 4

A method for remotely shutting down a downhole unit of a rotary steeringsystem from ground is provided, comprising steps of:

-   -   a: setting a diversion ratio of a downlink device as k, an        equivalent area of a drill water hole as s, a total displacement        of a mud pump as Q, and a pressure of a riser before the        downlink device is turned on as P; calculating a pressure        difference P₁ between a front end and a rear end of the drill        water hole by a formula 1;

P ₁ =Q2ρ/2μ2s2   formula 1;

-   -   wherein Q is the total displacement of the mud pump, m²/s; μ is        a flow coefficient and μ=0.63; s is the equivalent area of the        drill water hole, m²; P₁ is the pressure difference between the        front end and the rear end of the drill water hole, Pa; and ρ is        fluid density, Kg/m³;    -   b: calculating an extension loss ΔP by a formula 2;

ΔP=P−P ₁   formula 2;

-   -   c: calculating a pressure P₂ at the riser after turning on the        downlink device by a formula 3;

P ₂ =ΔP+ρ(1−k)² Q ²/2μ² s ²   formula 3;

-   -   d: since a pressure drop of a throttle valve of the downlink        device is also P₂ according to a pressure balance relationship,        calculating an opening area S₁ of the throttle valve of the        downlink device by a formula 4;

$\begin{matrix}{{S_{1} = {{kQ}/\sqrt[\mu]{2{P_{2}/\rho}}}};} & {{formula}4}\end{matrix}$

and

-   -   e: adjusting the throttle valve to a calculated opening degree        according to a relationship between the opening degree and the        opening area S₁ of the throttle valve, so that a diverting flow        automatically reaches the set diversion ratio; providing a        cut-off circuit to each function block of the rotary steering        system; numbering each function block, and forming a preset        corresponding relationship between the function block and the        diverting flow of the downlink device, which is solidified in a        rotary steering tool control software; if any function block is        abnormal, adjusting the diverting flow of the downlink device        according to the preset corresponding relationship between the        function block and the diverting flow; automatically targeting        the function block that needs to be cut off according to a flow        change detected downhole, and shutting down the downhole unit.

In the step e, adjusting the throttle valve to the calculated openingdegree comprises specific steps of: calibrating indoors to form arelationship curve between the opening degree and the opening area; andobtaining a required opening degree based on the relationship curvebetween the opening degree and the opening area, as well as a requiredopening area of the throttle valve area corresponding to the diversionratio set in the previous step.

In the step e, the diverting flow automatically reaches the setdiversion ratio through specific steps of: after the downlink devicereceives the set diversion ratio, calculating a required opening area ofthe throttle valve of the downlink device according to a calculationformula, and then obtaining a required opening degree of the throttlevalve according to the relationship between the opening degree and theopening area S₁ of the throttle valve; according to a correspondingrelationship between the required opening degree of the throttle valveand an analog electrical signal, outputting a current signal, so as toreach the set diversion ratio through automatic adjustment of thethrottle valve of the downlink device.

In the step e, forming the preset corresponding relationship between thefunction block and the diverting flow comprises specific steps of:presetting 9 function blocks, and installing a controllable diode oneach of the 9 function blocks; using three flows of 10%, 15% and 20%with different durations to represent the 9 function blocks; wherein the10% diverting flow lasting for 2 s means to shut down a 1# functionblock; the 10% diverting flow lasting for 4 s means to shut down a 2#function block; the 10% diverting flow lasting for 6 s means to shutdown a 3# function block; the 15% diverting flow lasting for 2 s meansto shut down a 4# function block; the 15% diverting flow lasting for 4 smeans to shut down a 5# function block; the 15% diverting flow lastingfor 6 s means to shut down a 6# function block; the 20% diverting flowlasting for 2 s means to shut down a 7# function block; the 20%diverting flow lasting for 4 s means to shut down a 8# function block;and the 20% diverting flow lasting for 6 s means to shut down a 9#function block.

Embodiment 4

A method for remotely shutting down a downhole unit of a rotary steeringsystem from ground is provided, comprising steps of:

-   -   a: setting a diversion ratio of a downlink device as k, an        equivalent area of a drill water hole as s, a total displacement        of a mud pump as Q, and a pressure of a riser before the        downlink device is turned on as P; calculating a pressure        difference P₁ between a front end and a rear end of the drill        water hole by a formula 1;

P ₁ =Q2ρ/2μ2s2   formula 1;

-   -   wherein Q is the total displacement of the mud pump, m²/s; μ is        a flow coefficient and μ=0.63; s is the equivalent area of the        drill water hole, m²; P₁ is the pressure difference between the        front end and the rear end of the drill water hole, Pa; and ρ is        fluid density, Kg/m³;    -   b: calculating an extension loss ΔP by a formula 2;

ΔP=P−P ₁   formula 2;

-   -   c: calculating a pressure P₂ at the riser after turning on the        downlink device by a formula 3;

P ₂ =ΔP+ρ(1−k)² Q ²/2μ² s ²   formula 3;

-   -   d: since a pressure drop of a throttle valve of the downlink        device is also P₂ according to a pressure balance relationship,        calculating an opening area S₁ of the throttle valve of the        downlink device by a formula 4;

$\begin{matrix}{{S_{1} = {{kQ}/\sqrt[\mu]{2{P_{2}/\rho}}}};} & {{formula}4}\end{matrix}$

and

-   -   e: adjusting the throttle valve to a calculated opening degree        according to a relationship between the opening degree and the        opening area S₁ of the throttle valve, so that a diverting flow        automatically reaches the set diversion ratio; providing a        cut-off circuit to each function block of the rotary steering        system; numbering each function block, and forming a preset        corresponding relationship between the function block and the        diverting flow of the downlink device, which is solidified in a        rotary steering tool control software; if any function block is        abnormal, adjusting the diverting flow of the downlink device        according to the preset corresponding relationship between the        function block and the diverting flow; automatically targeting        the function block that needs to be cut off according to a flow        change detected downhole, and shutting down the downhole unit.

In the step e, adjusting the throttle valve to the calculated openingdegree comprises specific steps of: calibrating indoors to form arelationship curve between the opening degree and the opening area; andobtaining a required opening degree based on the relationship curvebetween the opening degree and the opening area, as well as a requiredopening area of the throttle valve area corresponding to the diversionratio set in the previous step.

In the step e, the diverting flow automatically reaches the setdiversion ratio through specific steps of: after the downlink devicereceives the set diversion ratio, calculating a required opening area ofthe throttle valve of the downlink device according to a calculationformula, and then obtaining a required opening degree of the throttlevalve according to the relationship between the opening degree and theopening area S₁ of the throttle valve; according to a correspondingrelationship between the required opening degree of the throttle valveand an analog electrical signal, outputting a current signal, so as toreach the set diversion ratio through automatic adjustment of thethrottle valve of the downlink device.

In the step e, forming the preset corresponding relationship between thefunction block and the diverting flow comprises specific steps of:presetting 9 function blocks, and installing a controllable diode oneach of the 9 function blocks; using three flows of 10%, 15% and 20%with different durations to represent the 9 function blocks; wherein the10% diverting flow lasting for 2 s means to shut down a 1# functionblock; the 10% diverting flow lasting for 4 s means to shut down a 2#function block; the 10% diverting flow lasting for 6 s means to shutdown a 3# function block; the 15% diverting flow lasting for 2 s meansto shut down a 4# function block; the 15% diverting flow lasting for 4 smeans to shut down a 5# function block; the 15% diverting flow lastingfor 6 s means to shut down a 6# function block; the 20% diverting flowlasting for 2 s means to shut down a 7# function block; the 20%diverting flow lasting for 4 s means to shut down a 8# function block;and the 20% diverting flow lasting for 6 s means to shut down a 9#function block.

In the step e, shutting down the downhole unit comprises specific stepsof: since the rotary steering system comprises a downhole mud turbinegenerator and a voltage frequency changes accordingly when a mud flowthrough the downhole mud turbine generator changes, detecting a voltagefrequency change by a rotary steering control module, so as to obtain amud flow change; detecting a size of the diverting flow downhole andcombining with an inherent coding method to complete identification of adownlink command; after receiving a shutdown command, setting acontrollable diode of a corresponding function block to a cut-off state.

Since the total mud displacement of the mud pump is constant during thedrilling process of one layer section, the change of the mud flowreflects the diverting flow of the downlink device. Therefore, it ispossible to represent different commands by the size and duration of thediverting flow, which forms the inherent coding method. The rotarysteering system detects the size of the diverting flow downhole, andcombines with the inherent coding method to complete the identificationof the downlink command, which is easy to operate.

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 6. A method for remotely shutting down a downhole unitof a rotary steering system from ground, comprising steps of: a: settinga diversion ratio of a downlink device as k, an equivalent area of adrill water hole as s, a total displacement of a mud pump as Q, and apressure of a riser before the downlink device is turned on as P;calculating a pressure difference P₁ between a front end and a rear endof the drill water hole by a formula 1;P ₁ =Q2ρ/2μ2s2   formula 1; wherein Q is the total displacement of themud pump, m²/s; μ is a flow coefficient and μ=0.63; s is the equivalentarea of the drill water hole, m²; P₁ is the pressure difference betweenthe front end and the rear end of the drill water hole, Pa; and ρ isfluid density, Kg/m³; b: calculating an extension loss ΔP by a formula2;ΔP=P−P ₁   formula 2; c: calculating a pressure P₂ at the riser afterturning on the downlink device by a formula 3;P ₂ =ΔP+ρ(1−k)² Q ²/2μ² s ²   formula 3; d: since a pressure drop of athrottle valve of the downlink device is also P₂ according to a pressurebalance relationship, calculating an opening area S₁ of the throttlevalve of the downlink device by a formula 4; $\begin{matrix}{{S_{1} = {{kQ}/\sqrt[\mu]{2{P_{2}/\rho}}}};} & {{formula}4}\end{matrix}$ and e: adjusting the throttle valve to a calculatedopening degree according to a relationship between the opening degreeand the opening area S₁ of the throttle valve, so that a diverting flowautomatically reaches the set diversion ratio; providing a cut-offcircuit to each function block of the rotary steering system; numberingeach function block, and forming a preset corresponding relationshipbetween the function block and the diverting flow of the downlinkdevice, which is solidified in a rotary steering tool control software;if any function block is abnormal, adjusting the diverting flow of thedownlink device according to the preset corresponding relationshipbetween the function block and the diverting flow; automaticallytargeting the function block that needs to be cut off according to aflow change detected downhole, and shutting down the downhole unit. 7.The method for remotely shutting down the downhole unit of the rotarysteering system from the ground, as recited in claim 6, wherein in thestep e, adjusting the throttle valve to the calculated opening degreecomprises specific steps of: calibrating indoors to form a relationshipcurve between the opening degree and the opening area; and obtaining arequired opening degree based on the relationship curve between theopening degree and the opening area, as well as a required opening areaof the throttle valve area corresponding to the diversion ratio set inthe previous step.
 8. The method for remotely shutting down the downholeunit of the rotary steering system from the ground, as recited in claim6, wherein in the step e, the diverting flow automatically reaches theset diversion ratio through specific steps of: after the downlink devicereceives the set diversion ratio, calculating a required opening area ofthe throttle valve of the downlink device according to a calculationformula, and then obtaining a required opening degree of the throttlevalve according to the relationship between the opening degree and theopening area S₁ of the throttle valve; according to a correspondingrelationship between the required opening degree of the throttle valveand an analog electrical signal, outputting a current signal, so as toreach the set diversion ratio through automatic adjustment of thethrottle valve of the downlink device.
 9. The method for remotelyshutting down the downhole unit of the rotary steering system from theground, as recited in claim 7, wherein in the step e, the diverting flowautomatically reaches the set diversion ratio through specific steps of:after the downlink device receives the set diversion ratio, calculatinga required opening area of the throttle valve of the downlink deviceaccording to a calculation formula, and then obtaining a requiredopening degree of the throttle valve according to the relationshipbetween the opening degree and the opening area S₁ of the throttlevalve; according to a corresponding relationship between the requiredopening degree of the throttle valve and an analog electrical signal,outputting a current signal, so as to reach the set diversion ratiothrough automatic adjustment of the throttle valve of the downlinkdevice.
 10. The method for remotely shutting down the downhole unit ofthe rotary steering system from the ground, as recited in claim 6,wherein in the step e, forming the preset corresponding relationshipbetween the function block and the diverting flow comprises specificsteps of: presetting 9 function blocks, and installing a controllablediode on each of the 9 function blocks; using three flows of 10%, 15%and 20% with different durations to represent the 9 function blocks;wherein the 10% diverting flow lasting for 2 s means to shut down a 1#function block; the 10% diverting flow lasting for 4 s means to shutdown a 2# function block; the 10% diverting flow lasting for 6 s meansto shut down a 3# function block; the 15% diverting flow lasting for 2 smeans to shut down a 4# function block; the 15% diverting flow lastingfor 4 s means to shut down a 5# function block; the 15% diverting flowlasting for 6 s means to shut down a 6# function block; the 20%diverting flow lasting for 2 s means to shut down a 7# function block;the 20% diverting flow lasting for 4 s means to shut down a 8# functionblock; and the 20% diverting flow lasting for 6 s means to shut down a9# function block.
 11. The method for remotely shutting down thedownhole unit of the rotary steering system from the ground, as recitedin claim 7, wherein in the step e, forming the preset correspondingrelationship between the function block and the diverting flow comprisesspecific steps of: presetting 9 function blocks, and installing acontrollable diode on each of the 9 function blocks; using three flowsof 10%, 15% and 20% with different durations to represent the 9 functionblocks; wherein the 10% diverting flow lasting for 2 s means to shutdown a 1# function block; the 10% diverting flow lasting for 4 s meansto shut down a 2# function block; the 10% diverting flow lasting for 6 smeans to shut down a 3# function block; the 15% diverting flow lastingfor 2 s means to shut down a 4# function block; the 15% diverting flowlasting for 4 s means to shut down a 5# function block; the 15%diverting flow lasting for 6 s means to shut down a 6# function block;the 20% diverting flow lasting for 2 s means to shut down a 7# functionblock; the 20% diverting flow lasting for 4 s means to shut down a 8#function block; and the 20% diverting flow lasting for 6 s means to shutdown a 9# function block.
 12. The method for remotely shutting down thedownhole unit of the rotary steering system from the ground, as recitedin claim 8, wherein in the step e, forming the preset correspondingrelationship between the function block and the diverting flow comprisesspecific steps of: presetting 9 function blocks, and installing acontrollable diode on each of the 9 function blocks; using three flowsof 10%, 15% and 20% with different durations to represent the 9 functionblocks; wherein the 10% diverting flow lasting for 2 s means to shutdown a 1# function block; the 10% diverting flow lasting for 4 s meansto shut down a 2# function block; the 10% diverting flow lasting for 6 smeans to shut down a 3# function block; the 15% diverting flow lastingfor 2 s means to shut down a 4# function block; the 15% diverting flowlasting for 4 s means to shut down a 5# function block; the 15%diverting flow lasting for 6 s means to shut down a 6# function block;the 20% diverting flow lasting for 2 s means to shut down a 7# functionblock; the 20% diverting flow lasting for 4 s means to shut down a 8#function block; and the 20% diverting flow lasting for 6 s means to shutdown a 9# function block.
 13. The method for remotely shutting down thedownhole unit of the rotary steering system from the ground, as recitedin claim 9, wherein in the step e, forming the preset correspondingrelationship between the function block and the diverting flow comprisesspecific steps of: presetting 9 function blocks, and installing acontrollable diode on each of the 9 function blocks; using three flowsof 10%, 15% and 20% with different durations to represent the 9 functionblocks; wherein the 10% diverting flow lasting for 2 s means to shutdown a 1# function block; the 10% diverting flow lasting for 4 s meansto shut down a 2# function block; the 10% diverting flow lasting for 6 smeans to shut down a 3# function block; the 15% diverting flow lastingfor 2 s means to shut down a 4# function block; the 15% diverting flowlasting for 4 s means to shut down a 5# function block; the 15%diverting flow lasting for 6 s means to shut down a 6# function block;the 20% diverting flow lasting for 2 s means to shut down a 7# functionblock; the 20% diverting flow lasting for 4 s means to shut down a 8#function block; and the 20% diverting flow lasting for 6 s means to shutdown a 9# function block.
 14. The method for remotely shutting down thedownhole unit of the rotary steering system from the ground, as recitedin claim 6, wherein in the step e, shutting down the downhole unitcomprises specific steps of: since the rotary steering system comprisesa downhole mud turbine generator and a voltage frequency changesaccordingly when a mud flow through the downhole mud turbine generatorchanges, detecting a voltage frequency change by a rotary steeringcontrol module, so as to obtain a mud flow change; detecting a size ofthe diverting flow downhole and combining with an inherent coding methodto complete identification of a downlink command; after receiving ashutdown command, setting a controllable diode of a correspondingfunction block to a cut-off state.
 15. The method for remotely shuttingdown the downhole unit of the rotary steering system from the ground, asrecited in claim 7, wherein in the step e, shutting down the downholeunit comprises specific steps of: since the rotary steering systemcomprises a downhole mud turbine generator and a voltage frequencychanges accordingly when a mud flow through the downhole mud turbinegenerator changes, detecting a voltage frequency change by a rotarysteering control module, so as to obtain a mud flow change; detecting asize of the diverting flow downhole and combining with an inherentcoding method to complete identification of a downlink command; afterreceiving a shutdown command, setting a controllable diode of acorresponding function block to a cut-off state.
 16. The method forremotely shutting down the downhole unit of the rotary steering systemfrom the ground, as recited in claim 8, wherein in the step e, shuttingdown the downhole unit comprises specific steps of: since the rotarysteering system comprises a downhole mud turbine generator and a voltagefrequency changes accordingly when a mud flow through the downhole mudturbine generator changes, detecting a voltage frequency change by arotary steering control module, so as to obtain a mud flow change;detecting a size of the diverting flow downhole and combining with aninherent coding method to complete identification of a downlink command;after receiving a shutdown command, setting a controllable diode of acorresponding function block to a cut-off state.
 17. The method forremotely shutting down the downhole unit of the rotary steering systemfrom the ground, as recited in claim 9, wherein in the step e, shuttingdown the downhole unit comprises specific steps of: since the rotarysteering system comprises a downhole mud turbine generator and a voltagefrequency changes accordingly when a mud flow through the downhole mudturbine generator changes, detecting a voltage frequency change by arotary steering control module, so as to obtain a mud flow change;detecting a size of the diverting flow downhole and combining with aninherent coding method to complete identification of a downlink command;after receiving a shutdown command, setting a controllable diode of acorresponding function block to a cut-off state.
 18. The method forremotely shutting down the downhole unit of the rotary steering systemfrom the ground, as recited in claim 6, wherein the total displacementof the mud pump is constant during a drilling process of one layersection.
 19. The method for remotely shutting down the downhole unit ofthe rotary steering system from the ground, as recited in claim 6,wherein the mud flow change reflects the diverting flow of the downlinkdevice.